In the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 31, the festivities of Passover concluded (this occurred in chapter 30), and all of the people smashed and cut down all of the pagan shrines from across their land.
Then Hezekiah, king of Judah, organized all of the priests and Levites, offered offerings at the gates of the Temple of the Lord, and gave thanks to God. Hezekiah made personal contributions of animals to be sacrifices at all of the daily offerings, weekly Sabbath festivals, monthly celebrations, and annual festivities, all prescribed by the Lord's Law.
He then required the people of Israel to tithe and to devote themselves fully to the Lord.
The people responded generously, and the amount given grew so great that when Hezekiah saw it he thanked the Lord for the blessed increase. They had more than enough to eat, with plenty left over. Gifts were given back to those who served, according to their daily duties at the Temple.
In the end, Hezekiah followed God, worshiped Him, along with his people, and they were successful because of it.
In these trying times, it may your first instinct to horde everything you have, demanding more, and not offer to help others in need. But in reading this chapter, God will provide, if you put your complete trust and faith in our Lord. Trust in Him completely.
And you too will be successful.
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